Trip from Newlin, PA to Summer Hill, PA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

48m

Distance

25.8 mi

42 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 12 min

4 AM

0h 45m ★

6 AM

0h 49m

8 AM

0h 57m

10 AM

0h 52m

12 PM

0h 51m

3 PM

0h 52m

5 PM

0h 57m

8 PM

0h 47m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Newlin, PA

Kai

Summer Hill, PA

Elias Tigiser

Trip Overview

The drive from Newlin, PA to Summer Hill, PA covers 25.8 miles and takes about 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Columbia Boulevard, Numedia Drive, River Hill Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.1 miles on Columbia Boulevard. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.28 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 48m. Total distance: 25.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

48m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 48m drive with frequent turns across 25.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Columbia Boulevard is the longest continuous segment at about 9.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Ringtown Mountain Road.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 25.8 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Ringtown Mountain Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (PA 42 / Numedia Drive): Navigation decision point; at 12 miles (US 11 / Columbia Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Ringtown Mountain Road

Turn right onto Ringtown Mountain Road

Navigation decision point

1.1 mi into trip | ~2m in | PA 42 / Numedia Drive

At end of road, turn right onto PA 42 / Numedia Drive

Navigation decision point

12 mi into trip | ~22m in | US 11 / Columbia Boulevard

Turn right onto US 11 / Columbia Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

21.3 mi into trip | ~38m in | Park Road

Turn left onto Park Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

23.3 mi into trip | ~42m in | Martzville Road

Turn right onto Martzville Road

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Columbia Boulevard	9.1 mi	15m
Numedia Drive	5.4 mi	9m
River Hill Drive	3.4 mi	5m
Kachinka Hollow Road	1.5 mi	3m
Ringtown Mountain Road	1 mi	2m
Cemetery Road	0.9 mi	2m
Twin Church Road	0.8 mi	1m
Mill Street	0.7 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Columbia Boulevard — 9.1 mi, about 15m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Newlin, PA and Summer Hill, PA.

Start on Quaker Meeting House Road

40 ft · 3 sec · Quaker Meeting House Road

Turn right onto Ringtown Mountain Road

1.0 mi · 2 min · Ringtown Mountain Road

At end of road, turn right onto PA 42

5.4 mi · 9 min · Numedia Drive

Continue on PA 42; PA 487

0.7 mi · 1 min · Mill Street

Turn right onto PA 487

0.1 mi · 15 sec · North Fourth Street

Continue on PA 487

0.6 mi · 1 min · Merceron Street

Continue on PA 487

3.4 mi · 5 min · River Hill Drive

Continue on PA 487

0.2 mi · 30 sec · Ferry Road

Continue on PA 487

0.3 mi · 46 sec · Poplar Street

Continue on PA 487

367 ft · 21 sec · East Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn right onto US 11

9.1 mi · 15 min · Columbia Boulevard

Use the right lane.

Continue on US 11

0.2 mi · 30 sec · West Front Street

Turn left onto Park Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Park Road

Use the left lane.

Continue on Freas Avenue

0.5 mi · 58 sec · Freas Avenue

Turn left onto Cemetery Road

0.9 mi · 2 min · Cemetery Road

Turn right onto Martzville Road

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Martzville Road

Turn left onto Kachinka Hollow Road

1.5 mi · 3 min · Kachinka Hollow Road

Turn right onto Twin Church Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · Twin Church Road

Arrive at destination

Dairy Road

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.28 one way

$8.55 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 9 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$4.68	$9.37
premium	$4.93	$5.00	$10.01
diesel	$5.61	$5.70	$11.39

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

Estimated CO2 emission: 9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	7.7	$2.71	$1.24
Efficient EV	6.5	$2.26	$1.03
EV Truck/SUV	10.3	$3.61	$1.65

Gas CO2

9 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Newlin, PA

Evening in Newlin on Thursday

Local time

5:10 PM

EDT

Current temp

44°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Summer Hill, PA

Evening in Summer Hill on Thursday

Local time

5:10 PM

EDT

Current temp

40°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

4 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

48m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Newlin, PA to Summer Hill, PA covers 25.8 miles and takes about 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Columbia Boulevard, Numedia Drive, River Hill Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 12.9 miles from Newlin, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.28 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.